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The ultimate honeymoon calendar

We help you decide which destination to pick for your luxury honeymoon—basis time of the year

We help you decide which destination to pick for your luxury honeymoon—basis time of the year

Beach or hills. Adventure or detox. Classic or castaway. Deciding your honeymoon location can be a nerve-wrecking task for most brides and grooms to be. We at Condé Nast Traveller aim to easy those frown lines with a deciphered and decoded honeymoon destination calendar. All you have to do is to pick and choose from our recommendations basis time of the year:

IN JANUARY:Maldives
The best time to visit the Maldives for warm weather and only an occasional shower.Switzerland
Switzerland in January comes with snow covered Swiss Alps, hot chocolate by a fireplace and winter sports.Sri Lanka
January is dry season on both the west coast of the island and the hills with warm days and cool evenings.

IN FEBRUARYAntarctica
This time of the year brings 20-hours of daylight and is the best time for whale sightings.Turks & Caicos
Witness the annual migration of the humpback whales by diving in the azure waters of Salt Cay.Australia
The peak summer season in Australia, February is great for beach and water activities.

IN MARCHAnguilla
Apart from the 33 white sand beaches, Anguilla also boats an amazing reggae music scene exemplified during the Moonsplash festival held every March.Venice
The Carnival in early March is the best time to see the old-world splendour of Venice with masquerade balls and candle-lit canalsNew Zealand
Autumn is a wonderful time to visit New Zealand as the weather is pleasant and the landscape colours are resplendent.

IN APRILMalaysia
April marks the beginning of the dry season on Malaysia’s east coast islands.Galapagos Islands
The waters around the Galapagos Islands are warmer at this time of the year—also perfect for spotting sea lion pups.Bhutan
Spring time is a wonderful time to visit this mystical kingdom as magnolia, poppies and other wildflowers are in bloom.

IN MAY:Seychelles
Seychelles sprung into the spotlight as a honeymoon hotspot when the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited this May.Bora Bora
Pleasant weather combined with deserted resorts makes the month of May perfect for a private getaway.South Africa
The wildlife and game viewing are best during the winter months though the temperature is mild.

IN JUNERussia
St. Petersburg and Moscow in the summer are full of festivals, outdoor concerts and all-night partying as the Russians emerge from their homes after months of hibernation.Mauritius
The temperature at this year-round destination becomes more bearable in this month which also happens to be the best time for surfing.Croatia
Though June is peak tourist season it is the perfect time to island hop on a private yacht.

IN JULY:Kashmir
The best time to enjoy the beautiful valleys, Buddhist festivals and adventure sports are during the summer months.Iceland
The best time to experience the land of the midnight sun is during Iceland’s warmest month with no darkness and accessibility to all of Iceland’s attractions including the Arctic Circle.Botswana
The big game viewing is at its best at this time of the year when huge herds crowd around the remaining water sources.

IN AUGUST:Bali
The best time to visit with high temperatures during the day and cool, refreshing evenings.Ibiza
The hedonist’s playground is at its best in August with all the world’s best DJs descending here. For those who want something less hectic, the island offers plenty of unspoilt beaches and small villages off the beaten path.Sweden
The country is at its most vibrant with open-air museums, special festivals and the presence of the sun.

IN SEPTEMBER:Paris
Visiting Paris in September means you get to avoid the tourist crowds of August but still get to enjoy the great weather and outdoor cafes.Jordan
Autumn is a great time to visit Wadi Rum, Petra and the Dead Sea as the daytime temperatures are mild.Fiji
The islands are especially beautiful during the solstice in September when the sun’s rays bring out the blue colour of the water.

IN OCTOBERNecker Island
Unless you can afford to book the entire island, the only time to visit Richard Branson’s oasis is when rooms can be booked individually in October.Peru
Hiking to Machu Picchu is only possible in the dry season and October is the best time to avoid crowds.California
Wine lovers will love all the harvests taking place in California’s wine country.

IN NOVEMBER:Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Visit the islands in early November before the northeast monsoon strikes.Thailand
Thailand’s most romantic festival Loy Krathong takes place in November where banana leaf vessels are sent down rivers and lanterns are set into the sky.Costa Rica
The countryside is still lush from the rains and the coast is perfect during this time.

IN DECEMBER:Brazil
Spend New Year’s Eve on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro for an astounding display of fireworks and live music.Rajasthan
Desert destinations make for a better winter visit when the mornings and evenings are surprisingly chilly but the daytime is lovely, warm and sunny.Belize
November marks the end of the monsoon and is a great time to visit the coast as well as the Mayan ruins in the rainforests.